API Reference
Complete MCP tools reference
Complete reference documentation for the data.gv.at MCP Server tools.
Tool Categories
The MCP server provides 18 specialized tools organized by functionality:
Discovery Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_catalogues | List available data catalogues |
get_catalogue | Get catalogue details |
search_datasets | Search datasets by query and filters |
get_dataset | Get complete dataset metadata |
get_dataset_distributions | List available download formats |
Analysis Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_dataset_metrics | Get usage metrics |
check_doi_eligibility | Check DOI registration eligibility |
analyze_dataset_quality | Calculate quality score (0-100) |
Preview Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
preview_distribution | Preview CSV/JSON data |
analyze_distribution_schema | Infer column types |
get_distribution_stats | Get data statistics |
find_related_datasets | Find similar datasets |
compare_datasets | Compare two datasets |
get_dataset_lineage | Trace data lineage |
Vocabulary Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_vocabularies | List EU DCAT-AP vocabularies |
get_vocabulary | Get vocabulary details |
search_vocabulary_terms | Search vocabulary terms |
get_resource_types | List resource types |
Common Parameters
Most search and list tools accept these parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
limit | integer | 20 | Maximum results (1-100) |
offset | integer | 0 | Skip first N results |
sort_by | string | varies | Sort order |
Quality Scoring
Quality scores (0-100) are calculated based on metadata completeness:
- 90-100: Complete metadata with descriptions, contact info, license
- 70-89: Good metadata coverage
- 50-69: Basic metadata present
- 0-49: Minimal metadata
Next Steps
- Installation — Set up the MCP server
- First Query — Try searching for datasets
- Searching Guide — Advanced search techniques
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